ABOUT THE PROGRAM The Law Enforcement Officer - Basic Recruit
(5005) program awards a Vocational Certificate upon completion. Recruit courses are available
on the St. Augustine Campus only.
This program provides job-related training to prepare
candidates for entry-level employment as law enforcement officers. The curriculum is prescribed by
the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission in
accordance with Florida Statutes.
Upon completion of the program, candidates will be eligible to
take the state exam for law enforcement officer.
Program Admission Qualifications:
At least 19 years of age
U.S. citizen
High school graduate or equivalent
Able to pass medical examination
Does not have a
record of any felony convictions nor a record of misdemeanor convictions for the specific crimes of
perjury and/or domestic violence
Is not under the provisions of a domestic violence injunction
Have a valid Florida driver's license
Able to take and pass Florida Basic Abilities Test
(BAT)
Able to take and pass Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
The BAT test must be scheduled with the SJRCC Testing Coordinator on the
Palatka Campus (386) 312-4228. Must pay in advance (at any campus business
office) and have a receipt to reserve a seat. See BAT Testing Dates
HOW TO APPLY: Admission will
be based on the completion of all entry requirements. All candidates must meet all entry
requirements. There are special admission requirements in addition to the College's admission
procedures and policies. In addition to the special admission standards, there are special program
requirements including attendance, physical exercises, and demonstrations of proficiency. The
program is challenging and physically and mentally demanding.
Students should begin the
application process at least three months prior to a Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Program.
CONTACT US: For more information about the entrance
requirements or to obtain an application to the program, contact the program counselor:
Les
Stern, Instructor/Coordinator (904) 808-7401 E-mail: LesStern@sjrcc.edu
WHAT IS A VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE? St. Johns River Community
College offers several Post-secondary Training Programs (PSAVs) that prepare students for entry into
a given career or vocation. Each of these programs prepares students for a specific occupation or a
cluster of related occupations.
Vocational Certificates are based on contact hours. A
vocational certificate is awarded upon completion of the 770 contact hours in the Law Enforcement
Basic Recruit Program.
There IS life beyond the beat! Broaden your career
opportunities. Turn your Associate Degree into a BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATION through Flagler College. It's fast, convenient, and more affordable and than
you think. Click here for curriculum
Contact Les Stern for more
information: (904) 808-7401 E-mail: LesStern@sjrcc.edu
